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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Cuts On The Thumb From Handshakes?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Question : I shared a few guests hands but had a cut on my thumb I'm sure it was contacted by them hiv test I have a photo of my hand ill send you ok

I mean shanked

is it look closed or open as soon as I did it I'm in trouble?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! There is no risk for HIV .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

I have seen your wound and I think is almost closed, and not bleeding wound.
You should know that there is no risk to get HIV infection from shaking hands with your guests even if you have this kind of wound.

Furthermore, it needs to have a direct blood contact with a large amount of infected blood to exist the risk of HIV infection.

So, it is not necessary to do HIV test.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)
So this iss closed Please ask other docs I have confidence thanks in you!!! just another persons feedback thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You are welcome.

Please don't worry, I emphasize again there is no risk for HIV,


Regards.
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Cuts On The Thumb From Handshakes?

Brief Answer: Please don't worry! There is no risk for HIV . Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you writing in healthcare magic. I have seen your wound and I think is almost closed, and not bleeding wound. You should know that there is no risk to get HIV infection from shaking hands with your guests even if you have this kind of wound. Furthermore, it needs to have a direct blood contact with a large amount of infected blood to exist the risk of HIV infection. So, it is not necessary to do HIV test. I hope my answer helps you. Regards.